ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY OF THE HEART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The QRS wave on an ECG tracing represents
A
ventricular depolarization.
B
ventricular contraction.
C
atrial repolarization.
D
atrial depolarization.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The QRS complex represents the depolarization of ventricles. It shows the beginning of systole and ventricular contraction. The QRS complex or wave starts with a small deflection downwards, represented by the point Q. It follows the P wave.

Detailed explanation-2: -The three waves of the QRS complex represent ventricular depolarization.

Detailed explanation-3: -The P wave and PR segment is an integral part of an electrocardiogram (ECG). It represents the electrical depolarization of the atria of the heart.

Detailed explanation-4: -The QRS wave represents ventricular depolarization. The T wave follows the QRS complex and indicated repolarization of the ventricles.

Detailed explanation-5: -The T wave on the ECG (T-ECG) represents repolarization of the ventricular myocardium. Its morphology and duration are commonly used to diagnose pathology and assess risk of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.

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